Chasing Imperfection (Chasing 2)
Page 59“She couldn’t get the boss so she settled for the best friend!” Both Luce and I looked at Chad with questioning eyes. “Oh, I’ve heard about her. She chased Blake relentlessly, that’s how I met her. She was at the villa once. I guess she wasn’t successful anymore so she went after Toby. In normal circumstances, he wouldn’t have—but our baby was so broken, Amelia was probably a God send.”
Did Blake know about this? Was he okay that his best friend was with someone he used to sleep with? That’s rather odd.
I fished my phone out of my purse and texted Blake. Where are you? What time will you grace me with your handsome presence?
“We should unpack and unwind before dinner” Chad stretched. “You know, if you get bored, you can sleep with us Luce,” he jested.
“Funny, ha ha. NOT!” Luce finally grinned as we got up and made our way to the stairs.
Last year, we celebrated Toby’s birthday at the stroke of midnight. He will be showered presents and well wishes. But I know tonight will be a bit different, especially with Amelia in tow.
My phone beeped. I’m in London with grandfather. I will be leaving in half an hour or so. I’ll be seeing you.
That’s going to be awhile.
To kill time, I started to unpack which didn’t take much time. I decided to take a lengthy shower. After, I dried my long locks and donned all white matching sweats and a black Uggs boots. I applied limited make-up and grabbed my iPad and scoured the living room downstairs.
Chad was enjoying a glass of pinot as he lounged on the couch and watched the dancing flames in the fireplace. “Life is too good lately, baby love. What if it isn’t permanent?” He spoke softly.
“Nothing is permanent in life babe, but it only gets better from here.” I grabbed his wine and took a sip. “Delicious.”
“It is, isn’t it? Claudette showed me the impressive cellar. Can you believe that I don’t feel like a broken man anymore? And you—you look so happy! It’s the best Christmas ever!” He gave me a quick kiss.
“Asleep—probably still reeling from earlier.”
This same situation I dealt with rather disastrously, which happened a few times to be honest with Blake, and I died with seething jealousy. It isn’t easy to see someone you love be with someone else. It’s not something I would like any person to experience. It’s the worst kind of pain. It eats you alive and all you can do is breathe and pray for a miracle.
I moved to the other side of the rounded suede couch and turned on my Kindle. I have tons of books to catch up on. I didn’t even finish reading a few pages before I dozed off.
A few boisterous male laughs jerked me awake. How long did I nap for? I thought groggily.
“…it was. Where is Toby?” Blake’s masculine, deep voice jolted my hazy, sleepy state wide awake.
Blake. He’s here!
I got up hastily and made my way to the grand foyer and jumped into Blake’s hard body. His face lit up when he saw me, but it lit up more when I clung unto him and gave his face loud smacking kisses.
He chuckled. “Goodness woman! Had I known I would get this kind of welcoming, I should go away on business more!”
Chad and Luke laughed.
I ran my hands through his dark wavy hair and kissed his lips. “Don’t you dare do that! I’ve missed you so much!”
Still clinging to his body, his hands captured my ass nicely and gave it a good spanking as he nuzzled my neck. “God, I have missed you mad!”
“Of course I was, poppet! I was a bloody saint. There’s no one else but you!” Blake stated against my neck.
“He was good. I promise you!” Luke swore. Good, that’s all I needed to hear.
“Babe—um did you know Amelia Mendoza is dating Toby?” He stilled. “Bloody hell, you’re not serious?” How I wished it was the case.
He gave me a quick kiss and placed me on the floor. Blake held my hand as we followed Chad and Luke towards the living room area. Luke found the bar and prepared everyone drinks.
“Might I also add that Lucy is here?” Chad plopped next to me and took my legs and placed them on his lap as I sat next to Blake.
Blake looked dumb-founded and struck speechless. “Guess Toby didn’t mention it either, huh?” I asked.
“This is utterly rubbish! Where is the man of the hour, anyhow?”
“The sad prick is probably in his bedroom shagging that twit of a Spanish whore!” Luce commented as she joined us. She was dressed in all black. Her clothes skimmed her beautiful body and she looked strikingly beautiful. Take that, Toby! I thought spitefully.
“How are you, Lucille?” Blake asked.
Ick. The boys only call Lucy by her Christian name Lucille when they’re dead serious.
“The same old blasted feeling you had felt when Kyle dropped off Sienna that morning.” Luce snapped back.
“Oookay….that was weird.” I interjected and turned to the frowning Blake and whispered, “I love you.” There is no way my past shenanigans were going to be aired during Christmas time. Nope!
“I love you too. I can’t wait until we’re alone,” he whispered in my ear.
Luke strolled over to us and handed me a glass of red, cognac for Blake and couple the same wine to Luce and Chad.
Luke sat next to Chad and cleared his throat. “So….the Alps looked wonderful from what I saw!” Luke remarked.
We all broke into laughter at his joke. It was dark outside and we knew that he didn’t get the chance to see the beauty of it.
“Ah! You’re the best baby!” Chad cooed as he snuggled closely to Luke.
“What’s with the laughing ruckus?” Toby strode in with the pouty Amelia.
I darted Amelia a nasty look. Chad gave her the very same one. But dear ole Luce gave her a death stare.
Yep! My sexy kitten is definitely pissed off as hell at both of them. I wished them luck. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.
Blake stood up. “Amelia, Toby. Can I have a word in private, mate?” He addressed Toby. They both left the living room in silent and waited for the library door to open and close until Luce spoke.
“He’s in love with me, you know that don’t you?” Luce spat at her. Amelia merely smiled, clearly unfazed.